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Out of Rome - House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto. Sculpture of the Presentation in the Temple, A.D. 1520
Out of Rome - House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto. Sculpture of the Presentation in the Temple, A.D. 1520 is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist John Henry Parker. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1520 A.
About this work
Overview
This 1520 A.D. sculpture, *Presentation in the Temple*, is housed in the House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto in Ancona. It is depicted in a photograph from a 19th-century survey of Roman monuments and artworks.
Subject & Meaning
The relief sculpture portrays a religious scene, likely the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, with figures in robes gathered around a stepped structure. A kneeling figure holds a baby, surrounded by others in gestures of attention.
Technique & Style
The sculpture is a faded relief, arranged in a shallow, stage-like composition. The original work's material and specific artistic style are not immediately discernible from the photograph due to its worn condition and age.
History & Provenance
Photographed as part of John Henry Parker's 1864-1879 survey of Roman artworks, this image was later published in *Archaeology of Rome* (1874-1879). The photograph is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, specifically among those created before 1870.
Context
The sculpture's location in the House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto situates it within a religious context, likely intended for devotion or narrative purposes. The Latin title below the sculpture reinforces its religious theme.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Henry Parker liked to explore old churches in Rome. He'd photograph the sculptures and carvings he found. One thing that stands out is his attention to detail - he'd capture tiny parts of bigger pieces, like the…
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